Julie
Julie is a mom of five boys and one girl. She is a runner, biker, yoga instructor and socializer. That about sums it up. Believe it or not, she really does enjoy the soccer, cross country, swim team, track, dance classes, basketball, and theater her kids are involved in as long as she has another mom (or dad) to talk to during these events. Julie is starting a new adventure going back to school to get her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Edgewood College.
What I Want My Kids to Learn From Sports
As you might imagine, I’ve been on the sidelines of just a few athletic events over the years. I believe that kids are like dogs, they are best behaved with plenty of fresh air...
Why Am I So Tired?
For the first few months after coming home from China in June, I found myself in a inexplicable fog. My memory failed me, I couldn't focus, and no matter how I tried to get...
We Could Have Missed This
The moment that I first saw her will forever be etched in my memory. The girl that was meant to be my daughter.
I tried to say no. So did her Dad. For weeks we...
The Sign of a Healthy Childhood
This spring, my fourth child had an unfortunate incident involving a trampoline that resulted in a dislocated and fractured elbow. It was painful and somewhat traumatic and not at all what we would want for...
How to Mom – You Show Up
When my oldest was born over nineteen years ago, I realized that I was embarking on a great unknown adventure. Having lost my mother at a young age, I had very little experience to...
It Will All Work Out- But Maybe Not for Me
I can look back on times in my life in which something did not happen as I had planned; but with a little perspective and time, I could say that it turned out better....
Ask a Brother-The Perks of Having a Larger Than Average Family
When casual conversation turns to the size of my family, the most common phrase I hear is,“I can’t imagine your grocery bill.” It is easy to think about the amount of time, energy and money...
My Kids’ Passions Are Not My Own – And That’s Okay
My family is now the proud owner of a hedgehog and a Russian Tortoise. Neither of which were my husband’s or my idea.
We are not animal lovers, nor are we pushovers. On the contrary,...
Raising Independent Kids – It’s Not All Sunshine and Rainbows
I have a pretty solid parenting philosophy: teach my kids to become independent adults and kind human beings. To elaborate, I hope that my kids learn how to take care of themselves and others. I...
I Do What I Want
“Hey, congrats on the new little girl! So exciting! You guys are crazy... I mean in a good way. Wow!”
Since announcing plans to adopt our sixth child, I have been pleasantly surprised by...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Normally, when I think of October, I think of cross country season.
This year is different.
Recently I became aware that it is Down syndrome Awareness month. Here are a few things that I have learned so...
To Give Allowance or Not- Living in Our House is Not Free
Like most Americans, my kids' days are filled with school, sports and extra curricular activities. But no matter how busy my kids get, they are still expected to pitch in at home. Whether the...